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Director of Philanthropic Advising

Full-time, Exempt

FIRM/Non-Negotiable - $147,000.00 if based in Seattle Area, WA or $162,750.00 if based in in San Francisco, Bay Area 

Candidate must live in the Puget Sound Area or San Francisco Bay Area to be eligible. 

Magic Cabinet ("MC") is a philanthropic foundation that seeks to fundamentally redefine how philanthropy and nonprofits partner for sustainable and thriving communities. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced leader to build and direct a new team focused on philanthropic advising. This position will lead, plan, and implement philanthropic advising and delivery services with a focus on community-centered principles.

Magic Cabinet's Mission Magic Cabinet champions communities' work by partnering with nonprofits and other philanthropists to achieve the nonprofits' missions. We do this by providing long-term capacity-building grants, access to peer networks, and advocating for the broader adoption of collaborative, trust-based philanthropic practice. 

Magic Cabinet's Vision We believe that nonprofits, community, and philanthropy can help build a just and equitable world by working in solidarity. 

Magic Cabinet's Values

1. Ongoing Partnership. We engage in deep, collaborative, long-term relationships through multi-year grants, our investments in nonprofits, and support.
2. Equity. We purposefully and actively redistribute power to weigh community voice.
3. Trust. We support authentic and reciprocal relationships amongst nonprofit peers.
4. Flexibility. We are committed to listening and adapting to ever-changing community needs and contexts.
5. Informed Decision Making. We ground ourselves in data and translate research and feedback into innovative practice.

Director of Philanthropic Advising responsibilities include: 

Philanthropic Advising (30%) 

1. Refine and implement philanthropic advising offerings and systems;
2. Build a portfolio of philanthropic advising partnerships by identifying and cultivating new and existing relationships; 
3. Develop strategies to move philanthropic clients up the ladder of engagement and commitment to community-centered practices; 
4. Cultivate and maintain open, transparent, and supportive relationships with philanthropic clients; 
5. Collaborate with Program, Research, and Advocacy teams to provide values-based support to funders, ranging from supporting the creation of customized grantmaking models to providing direct grantmaking services.

Documentation and Continuous Learning (10%)

1. Develop and implement a system to document philanthropic client activities for internal management, learning, and iteration;
2. Meet with philanthropic and foundation peers to understand individual needs and sector-wide opportunities.

Strategy and Execution (15%) 

1. Develop philanthropic advising team building upon previous work and learning;
2. Attend select MC board meetings, retreats, donor and cultivation events as an ambassador of Magic Cabinet, its partners, and its values;
3. Respond to varying and evolving needs and opportunities.

Leadership (20%) 

1. Partner closely with MC's leadership team to establish high-level strategy and internal communication and alignment; 
2. Participate in sharing and cross-team discussion of ongoing work, and internal team successes and failures;
3. Work with members of the philanthropic advising team to help set individual and group goals.

External Relationships (15%) 

1. Meet regularly with external partners;
2. Advocate for MC's unique approach to community-centered philanthropy; 
3. Help the team stay current on philanthropic trends through research and connections with experts in the field; 
4. Seek opportunities to learn from and share new grantmaking approaches and models;
5. Work with MC peers to develop, host, and participate in regional events that support collaboration and networking among nonprofit, foundation, and philanthropic advising clients.

Administrative Duties (10%)

1. Utilize computer and Internet-based software, including spreadsheets, presentation software, project management tools, video conferencing, survey administration, and collaborative documents
2. Participate in internal meetings and training.
3. Participate in self and peer-review processes.
4. Participate in operational systems and procedures, such as expense tracking and documentation.
5. All Magic Cabinet staff members are encouraged to participate in the betterment of Magic Cabinet’s procedures and processes.

You are well qualified if you have/are: 

1. At least ten years of experience in philanthropy and/or business development; 
2. A commitment to or curiosity for community-centered, innovative philanthropic approaches;
3. Experience building and launching significant initiatives from the ground up;
4. Demonstrated experience building and hiring new teams;   
5. A strong professional network in the philanthropic and/or venture capital sector;
6. Excellent leadership, project management, and relationship-building skills;
7. Experience working with high-net-worth individuals;
8. Able to establish trust, communicate directly and clearly;
9. A skilled collaborator who is comfortable working in groups and team-based settings;
10. Comfortable presenting in front of groups and excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills; with a high degree of emotional intelligence; 
11. Able to develop, implement, and track/monitor budgets;
12. The ability to commit to limited regional and domestic travel;
13. Consulting experience is a plus. 

The Magic Cabinet provides all full-time employees with:

1. Medical insurance is covered at 100% for you
2. 90% for your dependents
3. Generous dental and vision care stipend for you and your dependents
4. Life Insurance 
5. 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
6. Potential to earn a 401(k) bonus each year
7. Paid time off (PTO)
8. Parental leave program
9. The ability to work from the office or home
10. Home office stipend for internet and other home office needs
11. Foundation-paid continuing education and networking opportunities
    
    

Application deadline: 12:00pm (Noon) on 8/28/2024

Tentative Interview schedule:

• First Interview - Week of September 9th
• Second Interview - Week of September 16th
• Final Interview - Week of September 23rd
  
  

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Magic Cabinet is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate community leadership while cultivating an inclusive environment for all employees.